Stories from Taiwan

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson stated that China's diplomatic pressure on Taiwan is ongoing and that the government is fully responding.

The North District Management Center of the 12th Agricultural Research Institute reported that Japanese fruit imports have faced non-compliance issues. Perfect Trading Co., Ltd. and Japanese exporter Guitian Zhi Guo have a 100% non-compliance rate.

Taiwan's railway system is implementing speed restrictions due to high winds. The winds are reaching speeds of 6-7, with gusts of 8 or more in mountainous areas, prompting safety precautions. This is a precautionary measure to ensure safety.

The broader optical communications sector also saw gains, with companies like Huayu and Lianyuan reaching their upper price limits. Upstream component manufacturers like Tai-Po also saw their stock prices hit the daily limit.

Provincial Governor Chang Yung-ning urged the examination committee and the Ministry of Examination to simplify nursing exam questions, suggesting the use of past exam questions.

Taiwan Railways Administration has implemented speed restrictions on its network due to high winds. This is affecting routes including those from Longmei Garden Road towards the ferry terminal and from Jiashi Residential Area to the overpass.

Legislator Hsu Shao-kuang's proposal was rejected with 50 votes in favor, 61 against, and one invalid vote. The broadcast also discussed NMN, a supplement popular in America, and its potential benefits for sleep quality and cognitive function, especially post-COVID-19. It was noted that NMN is widely available as a health product in Taiwan. The discussion also touched upon organic fertilizer increasing crop yields by 23 times, with corn ears growing to human head size and tasting softer. Fruit powder supplements were recommended for dietary balance, with one product containing collagen, glucosamine, pearl powder, royal jelly, chondroitin, and Vitamin D3. This product is reportedly popular in mainland China, with a buy-two-get-one-free offer for 30 sachets.

Taiwanese legislator Chang Yu-chuan urged the examination board and the Examination Yuan to simplify nursing exam questions, suggesting that past exam papers could be used.

The Kuomintang's selection process for the 2026 Changhua County Magistrate candidate is facing internal challenges. Kuomintang legislator Hsieh Yi-feng has repeatedly expressed interest in running for Changhua County Magistrate in 2026, but family support has been a hurdle.

The head of the Disease Control Administration stated that current confirmed cases of respiratory illness are similar to the same period in the past four years, indicating no increase. Taiwan's health authorities reported that the number of confirmed respiratory illness cases this year is similar to the same period over the past four years. The health bureau confirmed no new cases, indicating the epidemic is not escalating. The Director-General of the Centers for Disease Control, Lo Yi-chun, stated that current confirmed cases of respiratory illnesses are similar to previous years, indicating no epidemic surge. Environmental patrols, cleaning, and disinfection are being conducted in public areas across 12 administrative districts by 54 joint bureaus.